Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

10 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
10 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Caring for an elderly parent or loved one can be extremely rewarding in many ways, but while those feelings of goodwill can be uplifting, the work can sometimes feel overwhelming and put you in a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. And if ignored, those depleting feelings can lead...
8 Reasons You Should Avoid Cookie-Cutter Estate Plans
8 Reasons You Should Avoid Cookie-Cutter Estate Plans
Estate Planning is an important step in securing your financial future for yourself and your loved ones. Your plan should be tailored to your specific needs, goals and family circumstances. There is no one size fits all estate planning model, nor should you rely on DIY or online forms to...
Brian Tully Esq. to Present at Parker Jewish Institute Webinar
Brian Tully Esq. to Present at Parker Jewish Institute Webinar
On Tuesday, October 19, Brian Andrew Tully, Esq. will give a webinar presentation on behalf of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation. In this webinar, "Elder Care Law 101" Brian will review the necessary planning documents, the need for asset protection, having the care paid for by...
Super Lawyers Recognizes Brian Andrew Tully for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Super Lawyers Recognizes Brian Andrew Tully for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Melville, NY — Brian Andrew Tully, founder of Tully Law Group, PC, was selected to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. He was recognized in the practice areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning & Probate for the eleventh straight year. Mr. Tully is certified as an elder law...
Tully Law Group, PC expands with New ECC and Paralegal Hires
Tully Law Group, PC expands with New ECC and Paralegal Hires
September 29, 2021 Tully Law Group, PC is pleased to announce two new hires. Rosemarie Snyder, LMSW has been hired as an Elder Care Coordinator and lisa-franke as Medicaid Paralegal. Ms. Snyder has extensive knowledge of varying community resources for elder New Yorkers and prides herself on the compassion and...
Falls Prevention in Seniors: How to Prevent Falls at Home
Falls Prevention in Seniors: How to Prevent Falls at Home
Did you know that falls are not a “normal” part of aging and that the majority of falls can be prevented if the necessary precautions are taken? One in every 4 seniors falls each year but you have the power to reduce the risk for yourself or your loved one....
Having the Aging Talk with Your Parents
Having the Aging Talk with Your Parents
Having a conversation about your parents' end-of-life choices can be intimidating, but there are steps you can take to ensure the dialogue about their future care and financial planning happens in an effective and collaborative way. In this blog post, we'll discuss our 4 tips for how to talk with your aging...
The 4 Most Important Estate Planning Steps
The 4 Most Important Estate Planning Steps
Most of us don't want to confront our own mortality or would prefer to hold off thinking about it until we reach a certain age or are even confronted by a long-term health issue. But neglecting to prioritize or complete your Estate Plan ultimately means you’re at risk of your...
After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Your Legal Planning Next Steps
After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Your Legal Planning Next Steps
Legal Planning Advice for People with Alzheimer's Disease Today, more than 6 million American's are living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is projected to reach 14 million by 2060. While Alzheimer's can affect people of all ages, after age 65, the risk of Alzheimer's doubles every five years. Alzheimer's...
The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan & How to Make One
The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan & How to Make One
As elder law attorneys we advise our clients every day of the importance of planning ahead. A properly drafted Estate Plan covers all the bases for the management and distribution of your estate in the event you become incapacitated and after your death, but your online assets need to be...